Which of the Following Is True

question 619

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) Labor participation tends to increase as spousal earnings increase.
• B) Social Security works to the disadvantage of low-wage workers due to their shorter life expectancy.
• C) Low-wage workers derive a higher rate of return from their Social Security taxes than high-wage workers.
• D) High-wage workers generally begin full-time work at younger ages than low-wage workers.

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